# Defend London — World War II Air Combat Game

> World War II 3D air combat and ground warfare simulation game. (iPhone/iPad app by Luis Evaristo Rodriguez Campos.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defend-london/id353502244 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Luis Evaristo Rodriguez Campos](https://appshunter.io/developer/353502247)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Simulation
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 52 App Store ratings · 131 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish, Italian, German (Germany), European Portuguese, French (France)
- Released: 2010-02-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defend-london/id353502244/reviews.md

## What is Defend London?

Defend London from the attack of Hitler in this spectacular 3D game where you can handle planes, antiaircraft, jeeps, commandos and bombers.

Play over 36 varied and exciting missions or 
challenge a friend to play a multiplayer game by 
wifi in a local network.

In Defend London the action is frenetic, the dogfight is continuous, half second of doubt is the difference between life and death.

-Fight in diverse scenarios: City, Mountain, Ocean.
-Various atmospheric states: Clear sky, cloudy, night.
-Each mission you complete gives you one more medal.
-Total freedom of movement and turns on airplanes.
-Collisions with buildings and mountains.
-Adaptation of the jeep to the mountain.
-Real buildings recreation.

Game Tips: 
When you drive the jeep and you are attacked by enemy fighters, try to get under them so they can not shoot you. 
When you drive the plane near the mountains, the enemy planes have more difficult to shoot you.
With the command, keep moving to avoid enemy fire. 
When driving a bomber and they are peppering the spitfire, keep focus on your target to bomb,
because the mission is completed if your target is destroyed, even if your bomber drops a few seconds later. 
When you are head on with an enemy plane, try to hit with the two bursts of gunfire, so you will destroy soon.

## Key features

- 3D aerial combat
- Pilot planes, jeeps, commandos, bombers
- 36 varied missions
- Local Wi-Fi multiplayer
- Diverse combat scenarios
- Dynamic atmospheric conditions
- Medal system for mission completion

## What do users think of Defend London?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Engaging WW2 gameplay and theme
- 🎵 Excellent sound effects and audio
- 😊 Nostalgic appeal for returning players
- 🎯 Multiple vehicle types and gameplay variety
- ⚙️ Adjustable graphics and control options
- 🏆 Good challenge and difficulty progression
- 💰 Affordable price point
- 🎨 Decent graphics for the price

**Cons**

- 🎮 Difficult and frustrating controls
- 📉 Poor graphics quality overall
- 🐛 Game freezes and crashes frequently
- ⚠️ Unfair difficulty spikes at certain levels
- 🎯 Unresponsive or inverted controls
- 👾 AI enemies overpowered and unrealistic
- 🚫 Confusing gameplay mechanics
- 💥 Collision detection issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes on iPad
- Controls unresponsive or inverted
- Plane goes out of control unexpectedly
- Jeep doesn't stop properly
- Graphics glitches on mobile anti-aircraft jeep
- Game doesn't load properly
- Collision detection too sensitive
- User preferences not saved between sessions
- Difficulty balancing issues at specific levels

**Most requested features**

- Better graphics and visual improvements
- Improved and more intuitive controls
- Free flight mode without enemy attacks
- Online multiplayer functionality
- Tank vehicles and additional gameplay modes
- Level-specific tips and tutorials
- Ability to toggle constant fire option
- Altimeter and additional instruments
- More missions and content updates
- Survival mode
- Unlock all missions for lower price
- Allied planes in gameplay
- Two-player survival mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 131)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defend-london/id353502244/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this game!!!

*2025-05-30*

I sit on the toilet and play this game!

### 1/5 — Worst

*2024-12-10*

Worst game ever

### 5/5 — The game of my childhood

*2024-02-14*

This game was my favorite back when I was younger, and It’s great to revisit once more. Regardless of quality, it’s still a joy! Thank you foe creating this game, and I hope you find luck in future endeavors.

### 4/5 — This app is  1940

*2023-08-20*

1940this app is fun

### 2/5 — Add more please

*2023-02-21*

Please add Allied planes

### 1/5 — Useless

*2022-08-13*

It´s the money not worse

It‘s unbeliveable that you must pay for this useless game

### 1/5 — Review

*2022-06-25*

Absolutely terrible game, low graphics and nothing makes sense in this pile of crap

**Developer response:** Hello, Defend London is a game that worked great on the iPhone 1, it maintains those old graphics but adapted to modern devices resolutions. I'm sorry it was so unpleasant for you.

### 1/5 — Wasted money

*2022-01-20*

Useless game!

### 5/5 — GOOD AND FUN

*2021-07-10*

I also used to play this game when I was younger, it’s still the same amazing game! Great job developers. I know lots of planes too! 😁I would definitely recommend playing this.

### 5/5 — Nostalgia heaven rn

*2021-05-03*

Played this game so much as a kid and it’s great to rediscover it as an adult. It holds up as exactly the same game I played as a child and that’s just what I was hoping for!

**Developer response:** Hello, I am glad that you continue to like it. The game is the same as when it came out in 2010, only minor graphical improvements and adaptations to the resolution of the new devices, but it is still fun.

## Frequently asked questions about Defend London

### What is Defend London?

Defend London is a 3D game that simulates World War II air combat and ground warfare. Players can pilot various aircraft, command ground units like jeeps and commandos, and engage in over 36 missions.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect?

The game features frenetic action and continuous dogfights. You can fight in diverse scenarios like cities, mountains, and oceans, with varying atmospheric conditions. There's also a local Wi-Fi multiplayer mode to challenge friends.

### Is Defend London free to play?

Based on the provided information, Defend London is a paid application and does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What platforms is Defend London available on?

The provided description does not specify the exact platforms for Defend London. However, it is described as a mobile application.

### What are some key features of Defend London?

Key features include piloting planes, jeeps, commandos, and bombers, engaging in over 36 missions, local Wi-Fi multiplayer, fighting in diverse scenarios and atmospheric states, and earning medals for mission completion.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.7 — 2026-03-17

Adapted to the iPhone Air, iPhone 17 pro, iPhone 17 pro max resolution.

### 1.9.6 — 2023-01-16

Adapted to the iPhone 14 pro and iPhone 14 pro max resolution.

### 1.9.5 — 2021-09-23

Support for the resolutions of: iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 pro, 13 pro max, iPad 9 (2021), iPad mini 6 (2021).

### 1.9.4 — 2021-04-02

Support for resolutions of: iPad Air 2020, iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 pro, 12 pro max.
Other improvements.

### 1.9.3 — 2020-04-15

Support for iPad 2019 resolution.
More urban furniture in the city.
Better buttons.
Improved some textures.

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- [Defend London 3D Lite2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defend-london-3d-lite2/id364736756)
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All apps by Luis Evaristo Rodriguez Campos: https://appshunter.io/developer/353502247

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